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seven years after Walt Disney had procured 27,443 acres of land in central Florida. Unfortunately, Disney had passed away five years earlier and never saw his dream fulfilled. It is now the world’s most-visited entertainment resort and welcomes about 17 million visitors per year. • • Does the name Louise Brown ring a bell? She was a five-pound, 12-ounce baby girl delivered in July 1978, the world’s first test-tube baby, born as a result of the experimental in vitro fertilization process. Although called a test-tube baby, her conception actually took place in a petri dish. Brown became a mother herself in 2006. • • After scoring 1590 out of a possible 1600 on the SAT, 17-year-old Bill Gates enrolled at Harvard in 1973. He stayed in contact with his boyhood chum Paul Allen, and after dropping out of Harvard, Gates teamed up with Allen in 1975 to form Microsoft, a combined abbreviation of “microcomputer” and “software.” • • The big news of 1977 was the death of Elvis Presley, declared by the medical examiner as the result of “coronary arrhythmia.” Over the eight months prior to the King’s death, his physician had prescribed more than 10,000 doses of sedatives, amphetamines and narcotics. The autopsy revealed 14 different drugs in Presley’s system at the time of his death. As thousands lined up outside Graceland’s gates during the funeral, a car swerved into a group of fans, killing two. More than 80,000 people lined the procession route to his Forest Hill Cemetery burial site. • • In 1972, burglars broke into the Democratic Party’s National Committee office at the Watergate Hotel. In the coming months it was revealed that President Richard Nixon was involved in covering up the burglary and possessed a number of stolen tapes. When he refused to surrender the tapes, a judge ordered the chief executive to hand them over. In 1974, impeachment proceedings were initiated against the president. In August of that year, Nixon resigned and Gerald Ford became president. A month later, Ford issued a full pardon to Nixon for “all offenses against the United States.” • • What were folks wearing in the 1970s? Bell-bottomed pants paired with either a turtleneck sweater or flowerprint shirt was a popular look. After the premiere of the movie “Saturday Night Fever” in 1977, John Travolta’s three-piece suit and wide-collared shirt inspired the disco fashion. For women, hot pants and thigh-high boots were all the rage, as were fringed leather miniskirts and platform shoes. Guys sported sideburns, and the large “Afro” hairstyle became fashionable. • • In the sports world, Hank Aaron beat Babe Ruth’s home run record when he hit his 715th career home run in April 1974. By the time Aaron retired in 1976, his record was 755 homers, one that held until 2006. ABC began broadcasting Monday Night Football in 1970, and ESPN, an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, was launched in September 1979 as a cable network devoted strictly to sports broadcasting. • • In 1975, powerful Teamsters Union leader Jimmy Hoffa vanished from a restaurant parking lot in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He was allegedly tied to organized crime, and it was assumed he was

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killed by the Mafia. His body has never been found. • • On television, our favorite Westerns “Gunsmoke” and “The Virginian” were phased out, as were sitcoms “Bewitched” and “I Dream of Jeannie.” The Sci-Fi era was ushered in with hits such as “The Six-Million Dollar Man,” “The Bionic Woman” and “Battlestar Galactica.” The controversial sitcom “All in the Family” had its run from 1971 to 1979, featuring the fictional Archie Bunker’s frequently inappropriate remarks about religious, political and social issues of the day. Game shows gained in popularity, including “Wheel of Fortune,” “Family Feud” and “The Price is Right,” first hosted by Bob Barker in 1972. NBC debuted “Saturday Night Live” in 1975; George Carlin was the first host with musical guests Janis Ian and Billy Preston. HBO was inaugurated as the first pay-TV channel in 1972. • • Hard rockers were listening to the likes of Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Deep Purple, while Southern rockers tuned into The Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Disco lovers listened to the Bee Gees and danced the Hustle, and soft rock folks enjoyed the crooning of the Carpenters, Barry Manilow and the Osmonds. Billboard magazine declared Elton John the best artist of the decade. We started listening to our music on the Sony Walkman, a portable cassette player, in 1979. • • At the theaters we were viewing “The Godfather,” “Rocky” and “Dirty Harry.” We were scared out of our seats by “The Exorcist,” “Jaws” and “Carrie” and laughed uproariously at “Animal House,” “Young Frankenstein” and “Monty Python.” George Lucas’ career took off with “American Graffiti” in 1973, followed by “Star Wars” in 1977, which quickly became the highest-grossing film of all time, an honor it maintained for the next five years.

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The Other, Deadlier Kind of Stroke DEAR DR. DONOHUE: In October of last year, my husband, age 63, died of a brain hemorrhage (stroke). He was a youthful, health-conscious man, now sorely missed by his wife, family and friends. This tragedy was due to undiagnosed high blood pressure, since he, like many men, refused to visit the doctor. Please encourage people, especially 55 and older, to have a checkup so they don’t suffer a similar fate. -- R.A. ANSWER: My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I hope many who read your letter will take your advice. I’ve written about ischemic stroke, the kind that comes from a plugged brain artery. It accounts for most strokes. The letter-writer’s husband suffered a hemorrhagic stroke, one that comes from bleeding from a brain artery. Hemorrhagic strokes have an abrupt onset. A person can be fine one minute, and the next there’s a profound change. He or she can’t move an arm or a leg, can’t talk or has a sudden, severe headache. Shortly the person becomes unresponsive. For 50 percent of people with a hemorrhagic stroke, death is the final step, and it often comes quickly. Differentiating a stroke caused by bleeding from one caused by artery plugging is not something for an untrained person to attempt. Confronted by someone who has the signs of a stroke, an untrained person should call for immediate help. As Mrs. R.A. points out, high blood pressure is one of the most common medical conditions responsible for a hemorrhagic stroke. Prevention of these lethal strokes depends on knowing what your blood pressure is. Keeping blood pressure in the normal range is the best way to prevent them. The trouble with high blood pressure is that it seldom produces any signs until it’s too late. The booklet on stroke presents the different kinds, their treatment and their prevention. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 902W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am an 82-year-old man with a history of two cancers, prostate and bladder, two knee replacements and lots of osteoarthritis. In spite of all that, I’m in good shape. I work out every day, I tour by bicycle 20 to 25 miles in a day, and I’ve lots of energy. About four months ago, the strangest thing started happening to me. Every time I eat, my nose starts to run. It’s not a real problem, but it mystifies me. Why does it happen? -- D.M. ANSWER: It is strange, and it has a name -- gustatory rhinitis, a classy way of saying “runny nose when you eat.” Hot and spicy foods often provoke the reaction. Some consider it a reflex that has no useful purpose. If you’re going out to eat and don’t want to be embarrassed, taking an antihistamine about an hour before the meal might work. The nasal spray Astelin has a good reputation for stopping the drip. Don’t use these every day. Save them for a special occasion. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2012 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

¥ On May 12, 1925, a Philadelphia radio station broadcasts the first all-star radio program featuring film actors and actresses. Sound films had not yet debuted, and the broadcast marked the first time that most listeners had heard the voices of film stars like Lillian Gish and Marion Davies. ¥ On May 8, 1933, the first police radio system, connecting headquarters to patrol cars and patrol cars to one another, is installed in Eastchester Township, N.Y. The system consisted of one transmitter of 20 watts for the headquarters and two transmitters of 4.5 volts each for the two patrol cars. ¥ On May 13, 1956, Gene Autry’s musical variety show, “Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch,” airs its final broadcast, after 16 years. The show featured 10to 15-minute skits about cowboys and rustlers, along with musical numbers by Autry, “America’s singing cowboy.” ¥ On May 9, 1960, the Food and Drug Administration approves the world’s first commercially produced birth-control bill. Development of “the pill” was commissioned by birth-control pioneer Margaret Sanger and funded by heiress Katherine McCormick. ¥ On May 11, 1981, reggae legend Bob Marley dies of cancer in Miami Beach, Fla. Marley, born in Jamaica in 1945, formed his band, the Wailers, in 1963. In the early 1970s, the band’s records began to catch on outside Jamaica, assisted by Eric Clapton’s cover of “I Shot the Sheriff.” (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

A husband was engrossed in a magazine while his wife was reading the newspaper. Suddenly, she burst out laughing. “Get this,” she said. “Some guy put an ad in here offering to swap his wife for a season ticket to the Rockies.” “Hmmmmm,” her husband mumbled, still engrossed in his magazine. Wanting to test him, she asked, “Would you swap me for a season ticket?” “Absolutely not!” he said. “That’s so sweet,” she replied. “Tell me why not.” “Heck, the season’s almost half over!” he said.

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This Mother’s Day, Think of Lifetime Financial Moves to Help Kids If you’re a mother, you’ll probably get some nice cards and flowers on Mother’s Day. But of course, your greatest gifts are your children themselves. And since you want to see them happy and financially secure, perhaps you can use this Mother’s Day as an Dustin Friend opportunity to consider ways to help your children at various stages of their lives.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The often skeptical Aries might find that an answer to a question is hard to believe. But check it out before you chuck it out. You might well be surprised at what you could learn. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your resolute determination to stick by a position might make some people uncomfortable. But if you’re proved right (as I expect you to be), a lot of changes will tilt in your favor. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel conflicted between what you want to do and what you should do. Best advice: Honor your obligations first. Then go ahead and enjoy your well-earned rewards. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That financial matter still needs to be sorted out before you can consider any major monetary moves. Pressures ease midweek, with news about a potential career change. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A workplace problem threatens to derail your well-planned project. But your quick mind should lead you to a solution and get you back on track without too much delay. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An opportunity opens up but could quickly close down if you allow pessimism to override enthusiasm. A trusted friend can offer the encouragement you need. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You’ve come through a difficult period of helping others deal with their problems. Now you can concentrate on putting your energy to work on your own projects. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Forget about who’s to blame and, instead, make the first move toward patching up a misunderstanding before it creates a rift that you’ll never be able to cross. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Good news for the travel-loving Sagittarian who enjoys galloping off to new places: That trip you put off will soon be back on your schedule. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A mood change could make the gregarious Goat seek the company of just a few friends. But you charge back into the crowd for weekend fun and games. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A decision you made in good faith could come under fire. Best advice: Open your mind to other possibilities by listening to your challenger’s point of view. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You can avoid being swamped by all those tasks dangling from your line this week by tackling them one by one, according to priority. The weekend brings good news. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a fine business sense and a love of the arts. You enjoy living life to its fullest. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Samantha Weaver ¥ It was Canadian author Saul Bellow who made the following sage observation: “You never have to change anything you got up in the middle of the night to write.” ¥ The U.S. military has created self-cleaning underwear. Yep. It seems they wanted skivvies that soldiers could wear for several weeks without changing. Nanoparticles and chemicals in the fabric repel liquids and bacteria. ¥ More books have been written about Abraham Lincoln than about any other American president -- more than 15,000 to date. ¥ It is only to be assumed that Arabella Young, a Massachusetts woman who died in 1771, was considered to be a bit too talkative. Otherwise there would have been no need for the following epitaph: “Here lies as silent clay / Miss Arabella Young, / Who on the 21st of May / Began to hold her tongue.”

Is Dog Allergic to Fleas? DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog is possibly allergic to fleas. What herbal remedy is out there for me to use? My vet has tested her for food allergies, but I don’t think that’s the problem. She’s 8 years old and has eaten the foods the tests say she is allergic to, but she has developed the itching only recently. I use flea drops, shampoos, even predisone. The predisone seems to help the most, although you cannot use it for prolonged times. Could it be stress-related? -- Ora M., via email DEAR ORA: Stress is one possibility in the puzzle that makes up pet allergies. But reducing your dog’s stress might not be the only way to stop her itching and irritation. You’ve worked with your vet to learn that her food is not likely the cause of her allergic reaction. That’s a good start. And you’re right: prednisone is not a long-term solution to the itching problem, although it does help alleviate symptoms. Fleas are another possibility. Have you observed fleas on your dog’s coat or skin, or found the tiny black or brown specks known as flea dust? Even if you don’t see evidence of fleas, treat her to prevent the pests and reduce the likelihood of fleas around the house by vacuuming twice a week -- carpet and furniture -- and washing linens, pillows, curtains and other items that are tempting flea residences. Stress could be a byproduct of the allergic itching. You can try a homeopathic treatment such as Rescue Remedy, usually adding five drops to her water dish once per day. But talk to her vet as well about other ways to reduce her stress levels to see if that helps clear the itchy irritation. Send your questions or tips to ask@pawscorner.com, or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. For more pet care-related advice and information, visit www.pawscorner.com. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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When the eagerly awaited 1940 Census results came out online recently, millions of genealogy hunters flooded the website within the first few hours. Some of those, it’s feared, were scammers out to extract information they’ll use on seniors. There are 20 million seniors who were alive when the 1940 Census was done. The questions asked A: You can buy a cleaner that removes rust stains included current street address, occupation, level of at your local hardware or home-improvement store, education, whether the person had a Social Security or if the rust is mostly surface-based, try wiping card and more. the area first with a damp cloth. If not all the rust is One of the concerns now is that if someone is removed, try scrubbing the area with a steel-wire out to steal your identity, they could use the Cenbrush or steel wool. If the interior of the grill or the sus information to create a scam. For example, a grates are rusty or caked with old charcoal and scammer could determine where you likely went to burnt-on food, use the same cleaning methods to high school, then call you and claim to have been scrub them off. Then, clean the interior well (for a classmate. Scammers could even pretend to be readers who use charcoal grills, remove the old someone else who lived on your street at that time. ashes and charcoal and then clean). Once clean, After a short reminiscence, you might be conned you’ll want to seal the rust-damaged areas. On the into revealing information about your current life. outside of your grill, a high-temperature paint will That sounds like a lot of work for crooks who want a keep air and moisture away from the metal and more immediate return for their efforts. It’s not likely won’t flake away quickly. The interior should be to happen. cleaned between each grilling session and closed Still, it makes sense to consider the possibilities. If to prevent rain from entering. Grill racks should be you get a call or email out of the blue from someone washed after cleaning and each use, and a thin coat who alleges to be a former classmate or childhood of cooking oil sprayed or rubbed on them so they friend, don’t give out any information without verifystay rust-free between uses. ing who it really is. Even then, beware. If you’re not going to use the grill for a long time, say The usual cautions always apply: Leave your Social several weeks, regardless of the season it should Security card at home. Shred any documents that be cleaned, covered with a grill cover and moved have your name or account numbers on them out of direct rain and sunlight. Some owners coat before putting them in the trash. When you pay with the exterior of the grill with a thin coat of cooking oil a credit card, keep your eyes on the card to make if they plan to store it for some time. sure a number “skimmer” isn’t used. Don’t leave outgoing mail in the box at home. And don’t give any HOME TIP: Got a tough cleanup of grill racks? information over the phone to someone who calls Make a foamy vinegar-baking soda paste and apply without verifying who it is. to the racks, let them sit for a few minutes, then scrub away burnt-on food and grease. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them Send your questions or tips to ask@thisisahammer. into her column whenever possible. Write to her in com, or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to 32853-6475. columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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